Chelsea "accepts the release of Maurizio Sarri" as the Blues boss gets closer to his job at Juventus

Maurizio Sarri is close to the Chelsea exit, opening the way for Frank Lampard to return to Stamford Bridge.

Sarri's representatives met with Chelsea leaders on Friday. Juventus wanted to name the next Italian manager, 60 years old.

The boss of Chelsea, Sarri, led the club to third place in the standings as well as the Europa League, but the fans have never taken it and he could be looking forward to returning to Italy.

Chelsea would consider Lampard as a potential successor this summer and the former English midfielder would find it hard to resist the idea of ​​leaving Derby if his former club came to the call.

Reports in Italy suggest that Chelsea will release Sarri from his contract with a £ 5 million release clause in his contract.

Juventus wants Sarri to replace Max Allegri and this could be the ideal solution for Chelsea, who is facing a two-window ban.

This is another appeal from Lampard as he defended the young talents in his first year at Derby.

Lampard is expected to appeal to more of the country's teens rather than expensive items to advance the club and Chelsea believes a club legend would also be a popular choice among fans.